Part-Time Video Editor

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

WUSA9 News in Washington, D.C. is looking for a part-time Video Editor to work in our News Department.

This position works closely with executive producers, producers and reporting staff in the newsroom. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and organizational skills; must work well under pressure, within a team environment and have the ability to think outside-the-box when it comes to editing.

This right candidate will be a strong visual storyteller with strong news judgment. They must also be detail-oriented, relish feedback and be willing to try new things.

Responsibilities

• Creative storytelling of the highest journalistic standards
• Editing a variety of video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics and teases
• Ability to operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Premiere is a plus
• Coordinate incoming video feeds to record
• Must always have a professional demeanor and work well/as a team player with news team and staff
• Ability to multi-task, handling editing assignments and capturing feeds and FTP material, while constantly monitoring quality control editing to scripts and producer notes
• Work closely with news producers, reporters, photojournalists, and the digital team to create the best morning show around
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
  
  

Requirements

• Must have experience with non-linear editing systems - preferably in a local TV news department environment
• Ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and web, while meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• The ability to adhere to brand guidelines and standards is also a must
  
  

Pay Range

$30—$40 USD

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
  
  

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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